Jonathan Cobb 1749–1793
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Cobb in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Jonathan Cobb 1749–1793
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Immediate Family
Biography
Jonathan Cobb was born in 1749 in Harwich, Barnstable, Province of Massachusetts Bay, the child of jonathan cobb and sarah clark. Jonathan Cobb married rachel higgins. Jonathan Cobb passed away in 1793 in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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3Record North America, Family Histories
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4Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Cobb
This ancestor line traces from Fontmell, Magna, Dorset, England (1490) to Harwich, Barnstable, Province of Massachusetts Bay (1749) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Jonathan Cobb (1749–1793) was born in Harwich, Barnstable, Province of Massachusetts Bay and died in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Jonathan Cobb's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record